Please give me a shout at celebrantgoodtimesni@gmail.com if you can't find an answer to your question, or you are just feeling a bit nosey and have more you want to know!
A humanist wedding is a non-religious ceremony that is welcoming, inclusive, and personally tailored to you as a couple. The ceremony focuses on your love story and what’s important to you both. It also means you don’t have to worry about traditional rituals, and can do whatever feels important or significant to you.
No rules baby! We just like to keep it fun, relaxed and full of love.
Don’t worry about it suga! I would say that if you’ve found your way to my page you are maybe a wee bit more humanist than you give yourself credit for.
Humanists believe in kindness, respect, empathy, respecting the natural world and science. We try to live a life with meaning and authentic connection to others.
In summary we just try to be sound!
But no – you do not have to be a practising humanist in order to have a humanist wedding ceremony.
As a matter of fact YES!
Humanist weddings became legal in Northern Ireland in 2018, and then, excitingly, in January 2020 same-sex weddings became legal in Northern Ireland.
Technically... anything you want!
Typically each ceremony is written specifically for the couple; so there is no set format.
But usually your ceremony might include readings or poems, some fun stories about the couple and why you are choosing to marry. With some of your favourite tunes thrown in there for good measure.
Then you will make your vows or commitments to each other, and often exchange rings
(although rings aren't necessary if it’s not your thing).
All humanist celebrants conduct same-sex weddings, so you don’t even need to ask — it’s a given.
I’d be totally delighted to be a part of anyone’s special day and love to celebrate love.
Yay! Ok next step would be to give me a shout. You can email me at celebrantgoodtimesni@gmail.com or fill out your details on the Contact Me page.
Then we can go for a coffee or chat via video call - whichever suits you best, and get to know each other better. This bit is totally no-obligation, it’s just to see if we are a good fit.
Then the fun starts! I can start helping you put together your perfect ceremony and write you a fab script that will reflect you both.
Of course!
Most importantly humanist marriages conducted in Northern Ireland are recognised everywhere.
I am happy to collaborate and make it work, no problem!
We just rely on video calls, emails and messaging in the run-up to the big day, ensuring you get the gorgeous ceremony you are dreaming of.
One of the many wonderful things about humanist weddings is that you can have your ceremony (almost) anywhere you like. Cliff top? Check. Beach? Check. Your fave coffee shop? Check! Back garden? You guessed it... check!
The only places we can't use are religious buildings, for instances in a church. Or your local City or Town Hall.
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